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Mi Casa Es Su Casa: Starting a Hispanic Ministry

Is your church thinking about starting a ministry to Hispanics? Should it be?

5 Powerful Keys Church Planters Need to Succeed

Brady Boyd shares real-life insights into sending and growing successful church plants.

A Liturgy for Grief

Why we can't abandon our mission to comfort those who mourn.

5 Ways to Stop Failing the Poor

Why we need to adjust our hearts, minds and actions.

Are You Annoyed by the Right People?

Jesus saves his greatest outbursts of annoyance for those who appeared to have it all together.

Unity for the Sake of Mission

Partnering with other local churches is good news for everyone.

When Evangelism is Lying

Why the Good News can't be a form of trickery, strategy or mere proverb

A Guide to "ChurchSpeak" for the Uninitiated

Do your words get in the way of your message?

9 Books to Read on Missions

From practical to theoretical, from global to local, here are a few good reads on missional engagement.

In Which Churches Became Patriotic

A brief history on church, state and the tenuous thread that binds them.

Go Small or Go Home

Why missional pretty much never starts out big.

Convinced Is Not Converted

Why changing people's minds is never enough for true belief.

Why Our Church Changed Its Name

Why changing the name of our church was a first step in embracing our purpose, identity and mission.

Does Jesus Work on Adults?

Most Christians come to faith before they turn 18—but adults aren't a lost cause. Why "finding" adults is the first step to reaching them.

Yes, You Need a Dedicated Guest Website

Why you can't ignore the digital side of outreach.

Pastoral Confession: I Don't Evangelize

One pastor's honest assessment of why he doesn't always have zeal for evangelism. Can you relate?

Is the U.S. One of the Fastest Growing Mission Fields?

Increasing diversity in the urban and university areas of the U.S. bring opportunities for local missions ministry.

How to Tell Your Co-Worker the Gospel

Can you boil the Good News down to a decent one-minute summary?

Southwest, Zappos, and Building Incredible Church Culture

Products, services and programs can be copied, but the culture and passion of your people cannot.

What Bible Studies, Beth Moore and Verse-Bombing Can’t Do

Is the answer to our struggle simply to know more about what God says about it?

Idaho Pastor Who Went Missing This Week Died From Apparent Suicide

According to police, 59-year-old Idaho Pastor Gene Roberts died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, and foul play isn’t suspected. Roberts went missing early on April 22, and search teams located his body that evening.

Steve Robinson: How To Create a Culture of Service in Your...

Steve Robinson joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how church leaders can foster a culture of serving in their churches, raise up new leaders, and help people discover their giftings.

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